Wishlist
Countryside New Farmer Academy
Help beginning farmers get off to a good start!
Our New Farmer Academy:
- Trains beginning farmer interns
- Provides operational support for small, local farmers
- Provides placement services to match interns & farmers
- Hosts expert-led agriculture workshops
Look at the wish-list below. If you would like to sponsor an intern, have a used item, or would like to donate toward the purchase of an item, let us know! Let’s keep our farmers growing!
Small Gifts:
- Dibblers: ~$15 each
- Cattle Panels: ~$20 each
- Hand-Held Wire Weeders: ~$25 each
- Trenching Shovel: ~$35
- 3 ¼” Stirrup Hoe: ~$60
- Wire Hoe: ~$60
- Broadcast Spreader*: ~$100
- Shade Cloth: ~$150
- Pinpoint Seeder*: ~$150
- Mantis: ~$400
- Jang Seeder*: ~$450
- Greens Harvester*: ~$600
Large Gifts:
- Compact or Sub-Compact Tractor*
- No-Till Drill Seeder*
- Utility and Stock Trailers*
- Bed Maker (PTO)*
- Skid Loader/Bobcat*
- Farm Truck
- Passenger Van
Sponsorships:
- Sponsor an intern – about $12K
- Sponsor a flock! Automated chicken coop or chicken tractors x 2, plus hens, feeders, waterers, bedding, feed, treats, etc. – price would vary based on design
- Snack sponsor! – price would vary based on level
*Part of our tool / equipment library for local farmers
Questions or want to make a contribution?
Please contact Countryside CEO Tracy Emrick temrick@countrysidefoodandfarms.org or call 234.334.4622.